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Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark creates uproar in Lok Sabha, invites sharp reactions from BJP leaders: Who said what?
Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hinduism and NEET-UG paper leak sparked controversy in the Lok Sabha. Union ministers criticized him for denigrating Hindus, while Congress defended his stance. The issue led to a heated debate on political exploitation of religion and biased media coverage.
"Internationally recognised...": Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Rahul Gandhi elected as LoP in Lok Sabha
Independent MP Pappu Yadav stated on Tuesday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is an "internationally recognised" leader after Gandhi was elected as the Leader of the Opposition. Congress announced on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi, the party's MP from Rae Bareli, will serve as the Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.
"Rahul Gandhi becoming their voice...": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praised Rahul Gandhi's appointment as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, stating it would amplify the voice of the marginalized. This marks the end of a 10-year period without an official opposition leader in the Lower House. Rahul Gandhi, who won from Raebareli, will now lead the opposition, reflecting the party's strengthened position after the 2024 elections. Kharge expressed confidence in Gandhi's leadership, highlighting the party's commitment to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Rahul Gandhi to become Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, his 1st Constitutional role
Ending days of speculations, the Congress party has announced Rahul Gandhi's name as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha - his first constitutional role. This will be also the first time that the Lower House will get a Leader of Opposition after 10 years.
"Pappu" to People's Leader: How Rahul Gandhi and Congress shifted the narrative, gave a strong opposition to Modi-led NDA
From "Pappu" to People's Leader, Rahul Gandhi's this transformation didn't happen by chance. A dedicated war room and savvy marketing professionals collaborated behind the scenes. Congress party skillfully employed humour (take a look at the Congress Kerala handle on X for a chuckle) and injected drama (such as unveiling washing machines at rallies to metaphorically "clean" BJP's supposed "dirty laundry").
Sonia Gandhi reelected CPP Chief, to nominate House LoPs
The Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) re-elected Sonia Gandhi as chairperson, allowing her to nominate opposition leaders in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Gandhi emphasised the need to enhance the party's state presence, attributing their electoral recovery to President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. The decision was unanimously supported by party members and endorsed by senior MPs, maintaining Gandhi in the role at the request of party leaders.
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LoP: What is leader of opposition and why Congress wants Rahul as LoP
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has unanimously passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take the position of the LoP in Lok Sabha.
CWC unanimously urges Rahul to take Leader of Opposition role
The Congress Working Committee unanimously passed a resolution proposing Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, praising his role in the party's electoral success and calling for him to address key issues like unemployment and inflation. Gandhi is considering the offer, with party leaders expressing confidence in his acceptance. The resolution also acknowledged underperformance in certain states and proposed an investigation to address shortcomings.
Rahul Gandhi travelled 11,000 km, listened to people, should be made LoP: Jharkhand Congress chief Rajesh Thakur
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution appointing Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha. Gandhi got support from party leaders like Rajesh Thakur who highlighted Gandhi's efforts during the election campaign and commitment to addressing public issues through the 'Nyay Patra'. This decision follows a growing demand within the party after their improved performance in the Lok Sabha polls.
Raebareli or Wayanad: Which seat is Rahul Gandhi keeping? Here's what KC Venugopal has to say
Rahul Gandhi has yet to decide whether to retain his seat in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, or Wayanad, Kerala, with a decision expected in the next 3-4 days, according to Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution for Gandhi to be appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The extended CWC meeting in Delhi praised Gandhi's election campaign efforts.
Kerala political leaders come to Mammootty's defense after superstar get harrassed by trolls
The controversy erupted after posts on on social media platforms claimed that the movie 'Puzhu' released in 2022 was an anti-Brahmanical one.
LDF MLA's "DNA remark" against Rahul Gandhi triggers political row ahead of LS polls
LDF MLA Anwar suggests DNA test for Rahul Gandhi, sparking controversy over remarks against Vijayan. Congress files complaint, AICC Secretary condemns CPI (M) involvement in derogatory comments.
Congress announces first list of 39 candidates for Lok Sabha polls: Rahul to fight from Wayanad; here are all the names
Included on the list are Rahul Gandhi, who will contest from Wayanad, Kerala Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who will contest from Thiruvananthapuram, while KC Venugopal will contest from Alappuzha.
Congress fields Muraleedharan from Thrissur to checkmate BJP's Padmaja Venugopal move
Amidst BJP's Padmaja Venugopal move, Congress surprises with K Muraleedharan's nomination from Thrissur. Seen as a tactical maneuver to counter BJP's influence, Muraleedharan's history of electoral successes strengthens his candidacy. Rahul Gandhi to contest Wayanad, reaffirming commitment. Congress announces candidate list for Lok Sabha polls, signaling strategic intent in Kerala's political landscape. All eyes on further developments as election fervor escalates.
HSBC Mutual Fund launches HSBC Multi Asset Allocation Fund
The scheme will be managed by Cheenu Gupta (for equity investments), Dipan Parikh (for gold/silver ETFs), Mahesh Chhabria (for debt investments), and Sonal Gupta (for foreign investments). It will be benchmarked against S&P BSE 200 TRI (65%) + Nifty Short Duration Debt Index (20%) +Domestic Price of Gold (10%) +Domestic Price of Silver (5%).
'Vanambadi' K S Chitra faces cyber criticism over Lord Ram hymns chanting appeal
This cyber backlash against Chitra echoes a recent incident where actor Shobhana faced criticism for participating in a women's empowerment program organized by the BJP. Chitra, popularly known as the 'Vanambadi' (nightingale) of Kerala, has an extensive repertoire of songs in multiple languages and has received numerous national and state awards.
Mood set for INDIA bloc meet
LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, too, deplored the suspension. "First, intruders attacked Parliament. Then, Modi government is attacking Parliament and democracy. All democratic norms are being thrown into the dustbin by an autocratic Modi government by suspending MPs." TR Baalu of DMK said: "Today, 33 Lok Sabha MPs have been suspended... The House has to be run peacefully but it depends on the behaviour of the ruling party. Nothing like this has happened in the history of Indian Parliament. The government's response is very poor."
Countless Indians who seek more inclusive India deserve best from us: Shashi Tharoor after CWC inclusion
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been nominated to the party's top decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC). The committee has been reconstituted by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and includes 39 members, with Tharoor being one of them. Despite Tharoor's unsuccessful bid for Congress chief against Kharge last year, Kharge has nominated him to the CWC along with other high-profile party leaders like Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
Manner of inaugurating new Parliament building unbecoming of our nation: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said the inauguration of the new Parliament building was carried out like a religious function which was unbecoming of our nation. Vijayan said a government function of this nature ought not to have been conducted in the manner of a religious event. Furthermore, Indian President Droupadi Murmu should have been made a part of it, the CM said.
Jagadish Shettar, Sonia Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor in Congress' list of star campaigners for Karnataka polls
The Congress on Wednesday released a list of 40 leaders who would be the party's star campaigners for the May 10 assembly elections. Interestingly, Shettar, who crossed over to the Congress a couple of days ago and has been given the party ticket from the Hubli-Dharwad-Central Assembly segment that he currently represents, has been included in the list.
Government finding new techniques to 'gag' Rahul Gandhi, will launch 'Jan Andolan': Congress
Top Congress leaders, including former AICC chief Sonia Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K C Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Rajiv Shukla and Tariq Anwar, and senior leaders P Chidambaram, Anand Sharma, Ambika Soni, Mukul Wasnik, Salman Khurshid and Pawan Kumar Bansal, among others, attended the meeting where the party decided to take this forward into a "Jan Andolan".
Opposition holds protest march alleging 'democracy in danger', 30 MPs detained
The Delhi Police said those detained have been taken to a nearby police station. Earlier addressing the media at Vijay Chowk, several leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, also raised the issue of Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case by a Surat court and alleged that the government was targeting the opposition with cases to suppress their voices.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm amid uproar by ruling, opposition members
MPs from both sides shouted slogans in support of their demand after Dhankhar rejected 14 notices under Rule 267, seeking discussion on issues being raised after setting aside the business of the day.
Congress, other Opposition parties must adopt give-and-take, humility for unity to take on BJP in 2024: Chidambaram
Asked if the Congress has to be the fulcrum of any Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 elections, he said there is a growing realisation that opposition parties must forge a united front in order to take on the BJP. "Each party has its own strength and brings to the table a certain value. There is also an acknowledgement that barring the Congress all other opposition parties are single-state parties," the former Union minister said.
P Chidambaram says half of CWC should be elected; bats for younger leaders' inclusion
Chidambaram also said that the Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra undoubtedly has established Rahul Gandhi as a leader with grit, determination and perseverance, and it has also awakened the people to recognise that the country is faced with huge problems, economic and social. It has challenged the hegemony that the BJP has sought to acquire through various means, Chidambaram said, adding he does not think that the Yatra was intended to reap narrow electoral gains.
Bombay HC grants interim bail to Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot
The Bombay High Court on Friday granted interim bail to arrested Videocon group chairman VN Dhoot. The Videocon founder had approached the high court after a division bench on January 9 granted bail to co-accused Chanda Kochhar, former managing director and chief executive officer of the ICICI bank, and her husband Deepak Kochhar.
Loan fraud case: Bombay HC seeks affidavit from CBI on Venugopal Dhoot's plea against arrest; hearing on Jan 13
A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and P K Chavan said the agency shall file its affidavit by Friday and posted the petition for hearing the same day (January 13).
Compromise with terrorist act: Cong on Modi govt's silence on release of Rajiv case convicts
The Congress on Saturday alleged that the Modi government's "silence" on the Supreme Court order directing the premature release of the six remaining convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case is a "compromise with the terrorist act".
CBI questions Congress MP Venugopal in Kerala solar scam case
The Central Bureau of Investigation has recorded the statement of Congress MP K C Venugopal in connection with allegations of sexual exploitation by a woman, who is the prime accused in the sensational solar scam in Kerala, officials said Tuesday. The case against six political leaders including Venugopal, former Kerala chief minister Oomen Chandy and others were registered by the state police through six separate FIRs, the officials said.
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